During his interview with Baier, McConnell barely offered his immediate support to Trump in what is likely to be a crowded 2024 Republican camp. McConnell emphasized that several other Republicans also suggested their intentions for a presidential race in 2024.
“There’s a lot going on between now and 1924,” said McConnell. “I have at least four members that I think are planning to run for president, in addition to some governors and others. There is no holder. It must be an open and fun race for all of you to cover. “
McConnell signaled his desire to move forward with the 2020 elections and focus on resuming the House and Senate in 2022. When asked about Trump’s role in Republican defeats in Georgia’s Senate special election seats, McConnell said categorically: “I have no further comments to make on this. We are looking forward. “
McConnell also rejected Trump’s attack on him, that he was damaging the party’s prospects. McConnell maintained that there was no “civil war” within the party and that it remained competitive with Democrats in small majorities in the House and Senate.
The specter of a Trump race in 2024 continues to hover over the party, with the former president remaining popular with Republican voters. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) foreseen on Tuesday that Trump would win the nomination in 2024 if he made another attempt at the White House.